Insurance Restoration

Curren Environmental, Inc. services the insurance industry through the remediation of environmentally related claims. Curren can address environmental losses through a variety of remedial approaches. While there is a wide range of environmental options available to remediate petroleum contamination, we have found that the simplest approaches tend to be the most economical, timely and effective. The direct excavation and disposal of the impacted soils tend to provide fast and effective solutions.Case in point of this approach is recently completed project by Curren. The details of the project are as follows:

Curren was contacted by the insurance carrier to address a sudden discharge of petroleum from a residential Aboveground Storage Tank (AST). The tank leak affected both soils and groundwater on the subject site. Visible petroleum staining was apparent around the perimeter of the dwelling and migrating to the neighboring property. (Photo 1). Due to both potential further impact of neighboring properties and further migration of the contamination into the groundwater table, Curren fast tracked the remedial activities. Impacted soils were preclassified into a licensed thermal treatment facility. This approach allowed for the direct excavation and load out of the impacted soils, as soils were thoroughly saturated with petroleum contamination and space for staging soils was not available.

Curren dispatched a field crew to address the contamination and prevent further migration of contaminants into the groundwater which was present at approximately 36" b.g.s. (below ground surface). (Photo 2).

In conjunction with the remedial excavation activities both air and water extraction piping was installed for potential future vapor and water remedial approaches. (Photo 3) (Based on the consultants soil sampling results and environmental regulatory agency review of the site, the piping was not required to be utilized.)

Upon completion of the remedial activities, the affected areas were restored to their condition prior to the loss. Groundwater monitoring points were installed on the property for monitoring of the effectiveness of the remedial activities. (Photo 4). This specific claim was addressed on an expedited basis and completed to closure.

Curren Environmental, Inc. services the insurance industry through third party evaluation and response to environmental losses. Initially, Curren will evaluate a claim in relation to the coverage for a specific carrier. Curren will then either supervise or implement investigative and remedial activities to evaluate or mitigate the loss.

Curren's services are designed to balance cost-effective and timely solutions to meet the client's specific environmental concerns within the appropriate regulatory framework. Curren professionals assist clients with the development and implementation of sound strategic plans pertaining to site investigation or mitigation that are consistent with both property conditions and specific regulatory requirements.

Curren realizes that soil and groundwater remediation require a multi-diversified understanding of construction principles and environmental operations. Our project managers each have years of hands on experience in implementing the various components of a successful investigation and closure of an action involving a contaminated site. Curren owns and operates an extensive assortment of field equipment for use in gathering soil, groundwater, and air samples. By owning and operating our own equipment, we are able to control the timeliness and quality of the data obtained in the field as well as assure the accuracy of the equipment we use.

Curren Environmental is your environmental services company servicing Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

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